Board of Selectmen Meeting August 8, 2016 Minutes Pledge of Allegiance Meeting called to order at 5:31pm in the Town Hall Roll Call- John Pfeifle, Chairman; Sonny Harris, Selectman; Jim Bibbo, Selectman Karen Hambleton, Town Administrator; Marilyn Gordon, Treasurer were in attendance Appearances Dave Gaudes: Updated the Selectmen on Lake Massasecum. The Lake Massasecum Improvement Association continues to conduct water quality tests in different areas of the Lake. They are also working hard to eliminate milfoil (invasive aquatic plant). He reported that they have GPS locations of all the patches of milfoil which helps immensely in monitoring it. The Board expressed that they are very pleased with the work that is going on at Lake Massasecum. Dave mentioned that they are…Read more

Board of Selectmen Meeting July 25, 2016 Minutes Pledge of Allegiance Meeting called to order at 5:31pm Roll Call- John Pfeifle, Chairman; Sonny Harris, Selectman; Jim Bibbo, Selectman Karen Hambleton, Town Administrator; Marilyn Gordon, Treasurer were in attendance Appearances Stan Ovrevik, Rosewood Country Inn – Stan presented an updated letter asking for the Town’s permission to allow their guests to consume alcoholic beverages on their deck and porch. The Select Board approved his request. Steve Chase, Historical Society – Steve presented plans for expanding and improving the Historic Village Area. Plans include creating a meeting room inside the Old Post Office. Steve asked the Select Board to designate the Old Post Office and the Tin Shop as being historically significant…Read more

Board of Selectmen Meeting July 11, 2016 Minutes Pledge of Allegiance Meeting called to order at 5:30pm Roll Call- John Pfeifle, Chairman; Sonny Harris, Selectman; Jim Bibbo, Selectman Karen Hambleton, Town Administrator; Marilyn Gordon, Treasurer were in attendance Appearances James Gamble presented his application for a sign permit for Map 17/Lot 62 for his new business Kearsarge Collectibles. James expressed that his business was struggling because he is not able to display a sign. The Board informed James that due to the fact there are other businesses on that lot, the owner will have to go to the Zoning Board and inform them of his plan for the collective signage of businesses on that site. Karen will write a letter requesting…Read more

Board of Selectmen Meeting June 27, 2016 Minutes Pledge of Allegiance Meeting called to order at 5:30pm Roll Call- John Pfeifle, Chairman; Sonny Harris, Selectman; Jim Bibbo, Selectman Karen Hambleton, Town Administrator; Marilyn Gordon, Treasurer were in attendance Appearances Harry Wright: The Town Hall Restoration Committee met last week and discussed how to proceed with the project. The topic of conversation turned to the basement. One option is to do nothing with the basement; a second option would be to address the basement under the rear third of the building; a third option would be to lift the building and put a new foundation under the entire building. Harry discussed the pros and cons of each option. The Board expressed their…Read more

Board of Selectmen Meeting June 20, 2016 Minutes Pledge of Allegiance Meeting called to order at 5:30pm Roll Call- John Pfeifle, Chairman; Sonny Harris, Selectman; Jim Bibbo, Selectman Karen Hambleton, Town Administrator; Marilyn Gordon, Treasurer were in attendance Appearances Police Department-Equipment: Currently the Police Department is down 3 Tasers and the Police Chief is interested in purchasing 5 Tasers through the Taser 60 lease program. They would be warrantied and have 2 extra batteries. Each Taser will cost $372.00 per unit totaling $1860.00 per year for the 5 units. The Police department plans on trading in the current working Tasers for $750.00. They will then apply that $750.00 towards the first year’s lease amount of $1860.00. Move to approve Taser Program,…Read more

Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes June 13, 2016 Pledge of Allegiance Meeting called to order at 5:30pm Roll Call- John Pfeifle, Chairman; Sonny Harris, Selectman; Jim Bibbo, Selectman Karen Hambleton, Town Administrator; Marilyn Gordon, Treasurer were in attendance Appearances Jerry Martin- Jerry is going to file an intent to cut for his property on Tim Hill and the logger is concerned about driving on Tim Hill Road. Jerry was given permission by the Selectmen to use the road for removal of forest products. Regular Business Move to Town: Working on getting the measurements for the bullet proof material that will be installed in the walls of the offices. The meeting room is ready, with the exception of cleaning. The mechanical room…Read more